[LM_NET] GEN: New York LMS Compensation Question

[Lori Goldman <JayeJJ@MSN.COM>]

Hello to all,

I am a recent LIS graduate and will be going on my 2nd interview on Wednesday for a 
part-time position (M,W,F) at a very small private school - grades K-12 - that is 
located in a suburb of New York.  Up to now they have never had a professional 
running the library but they are now looking for someone to institute a viable 
library program.  The person I would be replacing basically held story time for the 
younger grades and study hall for the older students.  During my initial interview 
they seemed very receptive to many of my thoughts concerning the library.  I feel 
that this would be a wonderful opportunity to spread my wings I am also very aware 
of the many challenges that I would be faced with. 

So, my question to you currently concerns compensation.  (I'm sure I will be using 
this listserv on a regular basis if I actually get this position.)  What would be a 
fair salary for this position?  As I said earlier, this is a part-time position...3 
days a week.   (There is someone who works in the library on Tues and Thursday)  As 
they have never had a certified LMS in this position I feel they have no track 
record and I don't want to be drastically underpaid for the job they are asking me 
to do.  

I know it is the beginning of the school year and everyone is very, very busy but I 
would appreciate any and all comments concerning this manner.  

Thank you so much,

Lori Goldman
LMS - Recent Graduate
ljayeg@msn.com<mailto:ljayeg@msn.com>

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